Mission
Advance robotics and embodied intelligence through open, builder-first education and research.
Learning comes in many forms, not tied to traditional institutions. At GIT, we are a community of makers, mentors, and innovators united by curiosity and practical impact.
An overview of GIT’s mission, identity, and institutional direction.
Advance robotics and embodied intelligence through open, builder-first education and research.
Be the most practical and collaborative robotics learning ecosystem in the world.
Interdisciplinary work spanning robotics, AI, controls, manufacturing, and human-machine systems.
These are the foundation skills, regardless of profession.
Understand incentives, tradeoffs, and how scarce resources are allocated in real systems.
Model strategic interaction, cooperation, and competition in multi-actor environments.
Build fluency in human behavior, cognition, motivation, and decision-making patterns.
Communicate clearly, align interests, and influence outcomes with credibility and empathy.
Principles-first persuasion: framing your message around incentives and outcomes people already care about.
Tactical communication techniques: structuring arguments for clarity, trust, and stronger buy-in.
A practical look at persuasive communication habits that improve alignment, trust, and follow-through.
Build mathematical fluency in algebra, calculus, linear algebra, and statistics for rigorous reasoning.
Develop computing fundamentals in software engineering, systems thinking, and practical AI tooling.
Programs structured for builders at every stage.
Strong math, CS, and engineering fundamentals with robotics labs from day one.
Specialization tracks in autonomy, medical robotics, robot learning, and multi-robot systems.
Continuing education and certificate pathways for working engineers and career-switchers.
| School | Focus |
|---|---|
| School of Robotics & Autonomous Systems | Flagship B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. pathways in robotics |
People, events, and networks that connect the GIT ecosystem.
The GIT Novas compete in 22 varsity sports, reflecting the same discipline and teamwork seen in our labs and classrooms.
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Recent headlines across research, labs, and student achievement.
500-drone cooperative mapping sets a new benchmark for distributed robotics.
Students deployed legged and aerial robots in subterranean autonomous trials.
A 40,000 sq ft facility launches to accelerate full-body manipulation and locomotion research.